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W278 RYC

2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100

Red Petrol 1052cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,465 mi
Last recorded42,465 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Kawasaki ZRX110020,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 RYC
MakeKawasaki
ModelZRX1100
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,052cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 42,465 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 41,607 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 41,162 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 40,452 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2019 39,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 May 2019 39,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 39,638 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 38,515 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 35,829 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 32,740 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 31,232 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2009 29,235 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 29,235 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,087 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 26,628 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 25,222 miles

How Reliable is the Kawasaki ZRX1100?

Based on 20,448 MOT tests across 1,558 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
739
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 197
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 128
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 117
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 110
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 109
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W278 RYC is a 2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100 in Red with a 1,052cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 20,873 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kawasaki ZRX1100 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 197 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W278 RYC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kawasaki ZRX1100 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Kawasaki ZRX1100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W278 RYC registered?

W278 RYC is a 2000 Kawasaki ZRX1100, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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